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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1954
Page
7
New York physician Cary Middlecoff proposes an MVP system for golf. He suggests counting a fixed number of tours, perhaps 15, across the year to determine the player with the best average. The idea aims to honor consistent excellence rather than single tournament wins.
Roger Bannister, the first man under four minutes for the mile, arrived in New York for speaking engagements. The British Foreign Office said he would not run while here and he will return home Saturday for the royal homecoming. He is to appear on CBS I've Got A Secret tonight to discuss how he ran the 3:59.4 mile.
In Richmond Virginia today both Richmond and George Washington sit at 5-3 in the Southern Conference standings as they meet for the first time after a postponed game. Non-conference games include Furman at Clemson and Virginia Military hosting Virginia. William & Mary edged Randolph Macon 7-6 yesterday amid 14 errors. William & Mary tennis beat Richmond 7-2. Washington meeting Western Maryland in golf. track results saw William & Mary beat Randolph Macon 65-44, Roanoke College over Washington & Lee 91-31.
SETH W VA Four Seth Hurlers combined for a no hit win over Montgomery yesterday afternoon at Montgomery High School field. They faced 21 batters in seven innings and struck out 13. Bill Anderson started, Joe Pongrass subbed in, Dennis Hubbard followed, and Paul Brown finished. The Seth team then lost 4 3 to Van at Madison in a nightcap at Madison.
In Oakland California ex major league players headline the Oakland Oaks Pacific Coast League roster. Third baseman Johnny Jorgensen comes from the Dodgers and Giants while first baseman Sam Chapman starred for the Athletics. Outfielder Bill Howerton played for the Cardinals and pitcher Al Gettel pitched for the Yankees. Manager Charlie Dreisen previously guided the Dodgers to a National League flag.
Edwight Marsh Fork High School Bulldogs prep for Section 20 tournament with an 8-1 win over Man High. Larry Cassell fired a three hit nine strikeout performance, leading seven first inning runs. Marsh Fork faces Beckley tonight in a semifinal.
Stout pitching by Eddie Pence and Phil Fitzpatrick led Pinecrest B to a 4-2 win over Sports Center and Pinecrest A to a 10-3 victory against Beaver at Ballard Stadium in the Intercity Softball League. Army meets Beaver while Appalachian faces Sports Center in tonight’s doubleheader.
The Babe Ruth league outlines holdover players for seven clubs as tryouts begin next Monday afternoon at Woodrow Wilson playground. 56 players are retained by seven managers. 13 year olds signups at Recreation building. begin 5 to 7 pm. Openers set May 31 with two divisions and interdivisional games under Babe Ruth rules.
President John Wright of the Babe Ruth league plans to meet with affected boys and organize practice sessions and regular games this summer so they stay eligible for the Babe Ruth circuit next year. Unselected Little League players should register with Wright at the Moose Lodge or attend next week's Babe Ruth tryout camp.
The eight clubs will face each other twice for a 14 game season due to cramped city facilities shared by 14 teams at the high school diamond. Harry's and Silver Brand are among the clubs referenced in the notice.
NBC sportscaster Tom Gallery returns from Canada with a contract as Canadian 12 man football prepares to air on Aug 28 with the Big Four clubs Montreal Ottawa Toronto and Hamilton. Lindsey Nelson will help describe the Canadian games as NBC seeks to win American fans before a college broadcast debut.
NBC will televise 13 Interprovincial Rugby Football Union games from Montreal Ottawa Toronto and Hamilton on Saturdays from Aug 28 to Nov 20 plus all playoffs. NBC has not disclosed terms but reports estimate the deal at about 320000 dollars.
Oak Hill launches the 1954 season with three City Park games and a parade led by the Oak Hill Red Devil band. Six teams from Summerlee Lochgelly Minden and Oak Hill compete under sponsors including V F W Lions Club and New River Banking Trust.
World traveler Budge Patty headed to Switzerland for business and a tennis title after thrashing Enrique Morea in the Italian International final 11 9 6 4 6 4. Patty, living in Paris, said he urged a two of three format after a long day of play. Morea stormed off the court, while Vic Seixas urged Patty to finish the match.
Renick High School Principal Glen Harrah unveiled an eight game football schedule for 1954. The slate features home games against Hillsboro on Sept 10 Peterstown on Sept 24 Sandstone on Oct 1 and Frankford on Oct 8 with away dates Oct 13 Union Oct 29 Hillsboro Nov 5 and Sandstone Oct 22 Frankford Oct 29 Hillsboro Away.
AP News recalls a 1930s flare when Ray Scarborough and umpire Bill McGowan argued over balls and strikes. McGowan tossed his indicator, asked Scarborough to call them for the rest of the game, and was suspended 10 days by the American League office.
The Mast, a champion jumper owned by Wilmington interests, again headed favorites in the Indian River Steeplechase Handicap at Delaware Park. In 1952 he finished third and in 1953 he was fourth after misjudging the 10th hedge, with The Mast showing aversion to that obstacle in both renewals.
National League sluggers powered 1953 with 1,197 home runs, a major league mark. For the first time four players in one league hit 40 or more homers: Ed Mathews 47 for Milwaukee, Duke Snider 42 for Brooklyn, Roy Campanella 41 for Brooklyn, and Ted Kluszewski 40 for Cincinnati.
An advertising notice promotes AR-PAN EX tablets claiming remarkable relief for arthritis rheumatism neuritis and related pains. It urges readers to visit or mail orders to 160 AU'S DRUG STORE at 413 Neville Street Beckley for purchase.
Section 20 baseball action opens at Woodrow Wilson High as Stoco meets Clear Fork at 6 p.m. Beckley vs Marsh Fork follows with a Thursday 7:20 p.m. championship. Weather improves, lineups include Wyco, Stover, and Shrewsbury among others. Stoco leads standings 5-2, Marsh Fork 7-3, Beckley 3-4, Clear Fork 1-6.
A Charleston Gazette Magazine feature misidentified Albert H. Glenn as a younger basketball great. The photo mixup involved Omar Young. Glenn coached at Charleston High School 1929 to 1986, parallel to South Charleston's coach. Separate notes discuss WVU athletic director prospects and a baseball homers recap from Brooklyn vs Cincinnati.
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